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Personal Cyclone Preparedness and Safety Procedures by CCRWA

The document provides safety procedures and guidelines for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a cyclone. It advises checking homes are built to standards and securing property before cyclone season. When a warning is issued, it recommends bringing children home, securing property, packing emergency supplies and sheltering indoors. If evacuation is necessary due to high winds or storm surge, it instructs wearing protective clothing, turning off utilities and following evacuation orders. During the cyclone, it advises sheltering in an interior room and protecting oneself if structural damage occurs. After the cyclone passes, it recommends checking for hazards before exiting shelter and only doing so once authorities say it is safe.

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Personal Cyclone Preparedness and Safety Procedures by CCRWA

The document provides safety procedures and guidelines for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a cyclone. It advises checking homes are built to standards and securing property before cyclone season. When a warning is issued, it recommends bringing children home, securing property, packing emergency supplies and sheltering indoors. If evacuation is necessary due to high winds or storm surge, it instructs wearing protective clothing, turning off utilities and following evacuation orders. During the cyclone, it advises sheltering in an interior room and protecting oneself if structural damage occurs. After the cyclone passes, it recommends checking for hazards before exiting shelter and only doing so once authorities say it is safe.

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Personal Cyclone Preparedness and Safety Procedures by CCRWA

BEFORE THE CYCLONE SEASON

 To check our building control authority to see our home has been built to cyclone standards.
 To check that the walls, roof and eaves of your home are secure.
 Instruction given to Garden vendor to trim treetops and branches well clear
 Instructed to clear our property of loose material from all areas that could blow about and
possibly cause injury or damage during extreme winds
 Instructed to Security to prepare an emergency kit containing:
o a portable battery torch and spare batteries;
o water containers, dried or canned food and a can opener;
o matches, fuel lamp, portable stove, cooking gear, eating utensils; and
o a first aid kit and masking tape for windows and waterproof bags.
 Keep a list of emergency phone numbers on display
 Sufficient fuel for DG to purchase
 Ensure household members know which is the strongest part of the house and what to do in
the event of a cyclone warning or an evacuation.
 Watch radio/TV for further information and warnings

WHEN A CYCLONE WARNING IS ISSUED

Depending on official advice provided

 If school / tuition / training is open collect children from those places


 Park vehicles properly (hand brake on and in gear).
 Put wooden or plastic outdoor furniture in your pool or inside with other loose items.
 Close shutters or board-up or heavily tape all windows. Draw curtains and lock doors.
 Pack an evacuation kit of warm clothes, essential medications, baby formula, diapers,
valuables, important papers, photos and mementos in waterproof bags to be taken with
emergency kit. Large/heavy valuables could be protected in a strong cupboard

Remain indoors (with your pets). Stay tuned to your local radio/TV for further information.

ON WARNING OF LOCAL EVACUATION

Based on predicted wind speeds and storm surge heights, evacuation may be necessary.

 Wear tough clothing for protection.


 Lock doors; turn off power, gas, and water; take your evacuation and emergency kits.
 If evacuating inland (out of town), take pets and leave early to avoid heavy traffic, flooding
and wind hazards.
 If evacuating to a public shelter or higher location, follow police and State/Territory
Emergency Services directions.
 If going to a public shelter, take bedding needs

Leave pets protected and with food and water.

WHEN THE CYCLONE STRIKES

 Disconnect all electrical appliances. Listen to your battery radio for updates.
 Stay inside and shelter (well clear of windows) in the strongest part of the building,
i.e. cellar, internal hallway or bathroom. Keep evacuation and emergency kits with you.
 If the building starts to break up, protect yourself with mattresses, rugs or blankets under a
strong table or bench or hold onto a solid fixture, e.g. a water pipe
 If driving, stop (handbrake on and in gear) — but well away from the sea and clear of trees,
power lines and streams. Stay in the vehicle.

AFTER THE CYCLONE

 Don't go outside until officially advised it is safe.


 Check for gas leaks. Don't use electric appliances if wet.
 Listen to local radio / TV for official warnings and advice.
 If you have to evacuate, or did so earlier, don't return until advised. Use a recommended route
and don't rush.
 Beware of damaged power lines, bridges, buildings, trees, and don't enter floodwaters.
 Heed all warnings and don't go sightseeing. Check/help neighbours instead.

Don't make unnecessary telephone calls.

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